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Matt Parish

Three Wine Company

Spinelli Vineyard Mataro 2015

Doug Powers
9.2

128-year-old Mataro vines from the Spinelli Vineyard in Contra Costa County, the dark black fruit aromas and flavors seem unmistakably Californian, quite ripe, still shows lots of structure and old vine intensity, long, lingering finish, last bottle but this is another outstanding wine from Matt Cline!! — 2 days ago

Jim Powers
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Tom, Vin and 6 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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I used to order these wines through Wine Access years ago. I enjoyed them initially but then over time grew a bit weary of them because none of them weighed in at less than 15%. The fruit was impeccable. I love those old CC vineyards. But I prefer it when people like Ridge, Bedrock, and, to a slightly lesser degree, Sandlands, bring in and vinify those gorgeous old vine grapes at a slightly lower level of ripeness.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I can’t disagree with anything you’ve said, I wish these 3 Wines were more 14% than 15%, but I’ve way worse from some “name” southern Rhône wines (my favorite region in the wine world) — I guess it’s “climate change”??
Tom Casagrande

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If other wineries can source the fruit from the same CC old vineyards and come in under 15, that suggests that the difference is a conscious choice. But in the Southern Rhone, I think your point is more applicable. They’re primarily working with Grenache there, and, particularly in CDP and Lirac, it’s a real challenge to get phenolic ripeness without sugar levels that take you to 15 and beyond. I feel for those folks. Climate change is an existential challenge for them.

St. Reginald Parish

The Marigny Direct Press Sur Lie Pinot Gris

Brendan Devine
9.2

Whoa! This was a surprise. Tart apple, Brie cheese. Slightly effervescent. In that ABv sweet spot as well. Drink with impunity. — 4 years ago

Kevin, Mike and 1 other liked this

Samsara Wine Co.

Rancho la Viña Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego
9.3

2022 vintage. Tasted with the winemaker Matt Brady. Nearly equal (and maybe better) to the 2021 vintage. Jumped at the 2021 effort so no room for this one but absolutely delicious follow-up. Spice, tannins, fruit all in balance and verry harmonious. It’s Pinots like this that keep me sold on the Santa Rita Hills as dayumed likely the best pinot-producing area in CA. 03.12.25 — 7 months ago

Ted, ESF and 10 others liked this

Linne Calodo

Rising Tides Paso Robles Syrah Blend

Rachel Roberts
9.7

Bought a case of this from Matt (winemaker) in 2008 when their tasting room was more of a shack. This is the last of the vintage and it’s just so good. A lot going on in this bottle still. Complex and earthy. Glad we waited! — 3 years ago

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St. Reginald Parish

The Marigny Super Deluxe Cuvée Pinot Noir

Brendan Devine
9.2

Bumped this up a couple point because president obama gave it a positive review! — 4 years ago

Kevin liked this

St. Reginald Parish

Disco Nap Willamette Valley Trousseau Gris Pinot Gris

Ely Cohn
9.4

Power nap of Pinot Gris and Chardonnay - utterly awesome. Easy on the eyes and deep inside. Restorative and stimulating.

Big and sturdy from time in oak. Blood oranges, green herbs, peanut brittle, and Palo Santo. The weirdest mix of wonderful things. — 5 years ago

Iwan, Jay and 21 others liked this
Jay Kline

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Such a great name for a wine.
Ely Cohn

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@Jay Kline tastes pretty good too 😋

St. Reginald Parish

The Marigny Carbonic Maceration Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir

Josh Hochstetler
9.1

Someone else here described it as "chuggy juice" and I've never felt something more in my life — 9 months ago

St. Reginald Parish

The Marigny Sunny Side Skin Contact White Blend 2022

Jennifer Memmolo
10

wild, salty peach — 2 years ago

Ferren Wines

Silver Eagle Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Austin Hohnke
9.4

First wine I’ve had from this producer and another notch in Matt Courtney’s belt. A really beautiful Sonoma Coast Pinot through and through with fantastic energy, texture, structure, and balance. Earthy berries. Stone fruits. Layers upon layers of aromas and flavors. Reads a bit hot at 14.1%. Stunning wine, but is it worth 2.5 times the price of Faiveley Mercurey? 🤷🏼‍♂️ — 3 years ago

Ira, Severn and 1 other liked this

St. Reginald Parish

The Marigny Carbonic Maceration Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Katie
9.0

Vinegar/cider start, good with salty snacks and fried rice — 5 years ago

David Anderson
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